2016 Te Maeva Nui celebrations begin 29 July

Alastair Blount | Cook Islands Sun | 17th August 2017

29 July - 6 August 2016

Te Maeva Nui is the Cook Islands celebration of nationhood, self government and independence, held annually, which includes the national day on 4th August. It is an event that involves the people of all 15 islands.

The celebrations include a float parade (main road Avarua) and opening ceremony (Constitution Park Avarua), church services, cultural dance and drumming competitions, market days and other entertainment, primarily at the National Auditorium and the Punanga Nui Market.